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Decoration Examples
Silver Star Citation
Heroism
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Key Points to Writing
- PCS/PCA Decorations will be based on EPRs/OPRs
- Achievement
Decorations read like awards, and will need a narrative for justification
- DO NOT plan on making up mid-tour points
in a PCS medal
- Ask for HELP, the only person looking out for #1
is you
- The only person looking out for your Airman is YOU!
- ASK for/WRITE
a Mid Tour decoration
- WRITE!!! The more you do it, the better you
get
- Use F7 to spell check. Errors reflect badly on you and your subordinate!
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The following Silver Star for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the
enemy example has been taken from an
email submission. Please remember, the Silver Star is a DoD level award
and there is no specific service processes once it leaves the immediate chain of
command, as it is awarded by the President. If needed some location and mission information has been changed to protect myself and the
people I have received the package from. If possible, a little insight
will be given if it has been related.
If you have anything you would like to submit, please do so. Also, if
you have found this information useful, please let me know. Everyone of these
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CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF
THE SILVER STAR
TO
<FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star
Medal to <FNAME> <MI>. <LNAME>, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve),
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while
serving as Driver, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, Regimental
Combat Team 2, SECOND Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 7 May 2005. While conducting a
reinforcement mission, enemy forces ambushed Corporal <LNAME>'s platoon using a
suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, rocket-propelled grenades,
and automatic weapons. Instantly, eleven of sixteen Marines were killed or
wounded and three of four vehicles severely damaged. Finding his vehicle gunner
injured, Corporal <LNAME> manned the damaged turret and placed the M-240G
machine gun into action. Under intense fire, he alternated his fires between
enemy positions and suppressed the enemy for nearly 40 minutes, enabling his
fellow Marines to evacuate casualties and retrieve sensitive gear. Holding his
position, Corporal <LNAME> expended ordnance of every type aboard his vehicle.
He then dismounted and carried his vehicle commander through enemy fire to the
casualty collection vehicle and then returned to guide his wounded gunner to
safety as well. At the casualty collection vehicle, Corporal <LNAME>
redistributed ammunition and continued to attack enemy positions as he accounted
for wounded Marines and sensitive gear. He then mounted the casualty vehicle and
continued to engage the enemy from the passenger seat as it traveled through the
city back to friendly lines. By his undaunted courage, personal initiative, and
complete devotion to duty, Corporal <LNAME> reflected great credit upon himself
and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States
Naval Service.
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